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Introduction to Business Mentoring event in Harpenden a resounding success
On 7th July, over 50 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring mentors gathered at the Rothampsted Conference Centre for a free event dedicated to the role of professional mentoring in supporting business growth. ...
From Solopreneur to Team: The courage to grow a team
Many small businesses reach a tipping point – they need to grow but are concerned whether they are making the right decision about taking on someone. Can I afford it? How can I manage them? What happens if it goes wrong? Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, discusses below...
Price Bailey recognised as an ‘Outstanding Company to Work For’ for a fourth year by Best Companies
Price Bailey, a leading Cambridge based accountancy and business advisory firm, has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the Best Companies survey for 2025. The prestigious accreditation is awarded to organisations that demonstrate a strong workplace culture ...
Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen and friends champion bold vision for The Arts Theatre's future
Earlier this year, as our redevelopment works began, legends of stage and screen — Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Richard Eyre — came together to create a remarkable film. Their collaboration supports the most ambitious transformation of our theatre in its 9...
Secondmind expands into US automotive market with Detroit-based strategic hire to accelerate growth
Secondmind today announces the appointment of Nick Appleyard as Country Manager, USA, and Vice President of Sales & Business Development for North America and Europe. This appointment also marks the establishment of Secondmind’s first United States operational presence in Detroit, M...
STEM webcast series with Kari Bryon
In an exciting collaboration, UK-based webcast production company WaveFX is working with EXPLR to create an inspiring STEM webcast series aimed at equipping young people with the tools, mentorship, and real-world skills needed to thrive in today’s high-demand careers. ...
A £14.5 Billion Opening: How UK life sciences firms can lead China’s healthcare transformation
On 2 July 2025, China’s Ministry of Finance, National Health Commission, and National Disease Control Administration jointly announced a RMB 20.92 billion (£14.5 billion) Major Public Health Service Subsidy Fund for 2025. This signals a bold continuation of healthcare system modernisati...
Safety training goes viral on TikTok
A radically different approach to safety training has gone viral - in the form of a sound alike MC Hammer song. The animated video, created by Acteon, has captured the attention of a whole new audience on TikTok - five years after it was first commissioned. The health and safe...
Business sentiment remains under strain amid persistent cost pressures and global uncertainty, Q2 survey reveals
Business sentiment across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Stamford continues to face considerable challenges, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2025, conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce. ...
A Chinese perspective on England’s “Fit for the Future” NHS plan
In July 2025, England launched its ambitious “Fit for the Future” strategy—a 10-year vision to transform the National Health Service (NHS). By shifting care closer to communities, accelerating digital transformation, and prioritising prevention, the plan addresses the urgent challenges ...